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Kennesaw State football team’s turnover trophy ranked among nation’s best

KENNESAW, Ga.
(Sep 6, 2018) — After making national headlines during Kennesaw State University’s historic football
season last year, the team’s sideline trophy – Plank – has been listed by Yahoo Sports
as one of the best turnover celebrations in college football.

Plank, a block of wood with eyes and a smile drawn on, was ranked No. 4 on the list
behind Miami’s Turnover Chain, Boise State’s turnover throne and Memphis’s Ric Flair-inspired
turnover robe. KSU was the lone team from the Football Championship Subdivision to
earn a spot on the list.

The anthropomorphic piece of wood first gained national attention after Taylor Henkle,
a former defensive back and Kennesaw State graduate, was photographed with Plank following
his interception that sealed the Owls’ victory at Montana State. Shortly thereafter,
Plank became a trophy awarded to KSU defensive players who cause a turnover during
a game. The popularity of Plank spawned stories by SBNation, Sports Illustrated, The Washington Post and USA Today, generating more awareness of Kennesaw State football.

– Travis Highfield

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A leader in innovative teaching and learning, Kennesaw State University offers more than 150 undergraduate, graduate and doctoral degrees to its more than 35,000 students. With 13 colleges on two metro Atlanta campuses, Kennesaw State is a member of the University System of Georgia and the third-largest university in the state. The university's vibrant campus culture, diverse population, strong global ties and entrepreneurial spirit draw students from throughout the region and from 92 countries across the globe. A Carnegie-designated doctoral institution, it is one of the 50 largest public institutions in the country. For more information, visit kennesaw.edu.